Introduction to Media Studies (3) Survey of history, theories, aesthetics, cultural, political, economic, and international characteristics of mass media in society. Three hours of lecture per week.

Introduction to Media Aesthetics and Production (3) Basic information including theories, aesthetics and skills required to equip students to communicate through audiovisual media. Four hours of lecture per week with studio and field hours to be arranged.

Introduction to Photography (4) A hands-on introductory course covering the principles of photography using a 35 mm or digital camera. Four hours of lecture per week with studio and field hours to be arranged.

Basic information, skills, and theories required to equip students to communicate through audiovisual media. Lectures and practical applications.

A survey of the history of film and its development from 1800’s to present. Major contributors to its development will be examined.

A survey of the business of motion picture industry and its economic structure. The course covers the processes involved in making studio and independent films.

Students will be introduced to digital video camera techniques in shooting professional quality videos. Includes location shoots and practice.

A survey of the principles of editing for effective storytelling. The current tools and techniques used in the industry will be discussed. Students will use a variety of professional applications to improve their editing skills.

Allows students to intern in a professional setting to earn experience as they embark on their academic careers. Students are responsible for their own placement depending on their career interests. This is an unsupervised internship.

Analysis of critical methods for electronic media and film as a segment of mass culture. Focus on selected television content and selected critics.

Development of skills and practice in the art of script writing for broadcast, film, and multimedia. Writing and evaluation of many short scripts required.

Techniques in creating complex visual effects for film and video using the latest effect creation applications.

Introduction to the basic elements involved in the day-to-day operation of various electronic media, including broadcast radio and television stations and cable.

Tools and techniques in developing material for the Web and the new media including the latest applications in streaming media technologies.

A survey of documentary film making in the United States and the world. Covers structure, forms, theories and marketing of documentaries. Includes screening and analysis of significant documentary films and the process of producing documentaries.

A hands-on, introductory course to digital film making using new digital video equipment. Includes script writing, producing, directing and editing a number of shorts using digital video cameras and editing applications such as Avid and Final Cut Pro. Students are responsible for materials used in the course. The School will provide equipment only.

Introduction to the process of producing programs for television and broadcast news using multi-camera studio production techniques.

Tools and techniques in advanced video editing using state of the art applications. Includes both image and sound editing techniques. Topics may vary depending on the applications.

Beginner’s voice training for professional performance in radio, film, television and the news media. Includes resonance and articulation, phonation, and posture/relaxation. Emphasis will be on using Standard American diction.

Tools and techniques in modern digital radio operation using KTSU radio station facilities. Includes instructions for acquiring effective techniques for on-air delivery of interviews, news, sports, etc.

The theory and techniques of designing sound for film and television. The course covers the role of sound in effective storytelling. The topics may include location and studio recording, Foley and dialog replacement techniques, as well as concentration mixing.

Introduction to principles and procedures in field production with focus on the competent use of equipment in the field.

Critical assessment of theory and technique of film communication with focus on major genres, periods, movement, and personalities in national and international film history.

The process of creating a television program or developing a film project. Student will learn the complexities of dealing with the industry through negotiation with the decision makers as sponsors, network or film industry.

Examination of the legal, economic, and social responsibilities and requirements that must be satisfied by print, electronic media, and cable operators in the United States.

Lighting techniques for film and video using a variety of lighting instruments. Lighting aesthetics for film and video will be explored through demonstration and hands-on practice.

Examination of the theory and practice of broadcast programming with special consideration of the decision-making process, social applications, current trends, philosophies, and audience research.

Independent study in the history, economics, production, and management of print and/or electronic media.

Advanced work in coaching students through the process of developing complete proposals from script to screen. Includes writing concepts, treatments, scripts, and planning and marketing strategies for various media projects.

Critical assessment of media on society with focus on special topics related to media in cultural contexts.

Study of the ownership, financing, and structure of mass media organizations; management of editorial, program, administrative, support, and advertising staffs; servicing and evaluating media audiences.

Advanced problems in mass communication studies, communication technologies, and international communication with special consideration of current concerns in electronic media production.

The course will cover proposal writing, research, shooting, editing and packaging of short documentaries. This is a hands-on course that requires outside class involvement.

An advanced film production course using HD camera gear. Students will shoot a number of short assignments, either fiction or documentary, and edit them on Avid or Final Cut Pro. Post-production support for sound mixing will be provided.

Advanced voice training for professional careers in media performance using various training techniques. KTSU personalities may coach students. Designed for students interested in careers in radio, TV, commercials, spokespersons, etc.

Advanced techniques in operation, programming and special productions for radio for students seeking careers in professional radio. Students will be actively integrated into daily operation of the KTSU radio station located on campus under the supervision of the instructors and mentors.

Examination of applications and potential effects of new media and information technologies in the home and workplace and for education and social services with their relation to existing systems.

The course covers the all aspects of directing film for theatrical release or television. Includes subjects from script analysis to pre-production planning, from casting and rehearsing to working with the technical crew to create a vision, and finally how to work with an editor to complete a project.

Advanced work in the theory, principles, and practices of digital audio production with emphasis on aspects of studio and field digital audio production and voice performance.

Advanced theory and practice of directing, producing, and performing for radio.

An examination of all aspects of film sales, a very important part of the film industry, and the techniques of having a successful career in this field.

Covers a variety of topics in one the most important aspects of media functions. Students will learn the process of selling advertising for electronic media. Market analysis, audience measurement and ad placement will be analyzed.

Comparative study of domestic and international systems of broadcasting with focus on political, social, cultural, and economic factors affecting the use and impact of new and old communication technologies.

Professional quality production projects, or comprehensive proposal development for projects in radio, television, film or multimedia, to support student job search portfolio.